[Strasbourg, 22 July 2015] In a report published today, GRECO praises
Hungary for taking steps in recent years to reduce corruption in its
legislative, judiciary and prosecution sectors of government.

But the report includes recommendations to improve anti-corruption
measures in all three areas, such as a call for a code of ethics for
MPs, curbing immunities with respect to criminal proceedings for judges
and prosecutors and stricter regulation of gifts given to public
officials.

“Fighting corruption is essential for all Council of Europe member
states,” said Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland. “I
urge Hungary to follow the recommendations made by GRECO in this new
report.” (more
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Fighting corruption in Europe: regulating conflicts of interest of
parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors must be a priority

[Strasbourg, 18 June 2015]
GRECO publishes its annual report.
Despite the examples of progress made, a significant number of states are
failing to fully implement its recommendations to prevent and combat corruption. (more...)